Netherlands · BTW
Netherlands VAT calculator
VAT in Netherlands is called BTW. The calculator below is preset to the 21% standard rate — change the country or type a different rate if you need a reduced one.
Sets the standard VAT rate. You can still edit the rate below.
Standard rate for Netherlands: 21%
The price before VAT is applied.
Rates last checked: 2025-08-11. Source: TEDB & national tax authorities. Quick calculation only — verify rates and rounding rules before using them on official invoices.
Adding 21% VAT
| Net | VAT 21% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| € 100,00 | € 21,00 | € 121,00 |
| € 250,00 | € 52,50 | € 302,50 |
| € 500,00 | € 105,00 | € 605,00 |
| € 1.000,00 | € 210,00 | € 1.210,00 |
| € 2.500,00 | € 525,00 | € 3.025,00 |
Gross = Net × 1.21
Removing 21% VAT
| Gross | VAT 21% | Net |
|---|---|---|
| € 100,00 | € 17,36 | € 82,64 |
| € 250,00 | € 43,39 | € 206,61 |
| € 500,00 | € 86,78 | € 413,22 |
| € 1.000,00 | € 173,55 | € 826,45 |
Net = Gross ÷ 1.21
Questions
What is the VAT rate in Netherlands?
The standard BTW rate in Netherlands is 21%. Reduced rates of 9% also apply. Food, medicines, books, bicycles repairs and passenger transport.
How do I add 21% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.21. For example, € 100,00 net becomes € 121,00 gross, of which € 21,00 is VAT.
How do I remove 21% VAT from a total?
Divide the gross amount by 1.21 — do not subtract 21%. A € 121,00 gross total contains € 21,00 of VAT, leaving € 100,00 net. Subtracting 21% instead would give the wrong answer.
What is VAT called in Netherlands?
It is known locally as BTW. On invoices you will usually see this abbreviation next to the rate and the tax amount.
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Rates last checked 2025-08-11. Source: European Commission TEDB and national tax authorities. Always verify before using a rate on an official invoice.